Trouble-Free Tresses

Once I’ve found a great haircare range the next problem I tend to face is drying my lengthy tresses. Anything that promises to speed that process up always piques my interest, so when the AQUISRapid Dry Hair Turban ($47 from Mecca Maxima or shop online here) arrived, along with their brand-new haircare range Aquis Prime, I had to give it a go. The easy-to-use turban â€“ just whip it on after washing and secure it with the clever button at the back â€“ uses a special fabric that’s said to be four times more absorbent than ordinary microfiber. And while it’s not going to dry hair your completely â€“ I still need my trusty ghd air hairdryer for that â€“ it definitely eliminates that annoying dripping-wet stage making it a gym bag and summer holiday essential.

Good Oil

Lightweight, multitasking Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil ($149) is what skincare dreams are made of. It’s packed with not one six powerful youth-restoring vitamins â€“ from A right through to F â€“ is suitable for all skin types and it can be worked into your AM and PM routine to keep skin hydrated around the clock and fight the signs of ageing. Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil glides onto skin without weighing it down and the oil is perfect for sultry summer getaways â€“ wear it alone or use it to give your regular foundation a dewy, radiant finish.

Tan Fan

Bondi Sands Coconut Beach Tanning Oil SPF15 ($25.99) is another must-have that’s already secured a spot in my summer holiday beauty bag. I’ll admit when it first launched a while back I was a little dubious â€“ any sun-smart beauty buff knows lying in the sun slathered in tanning oil is well and truly a thing of the past. But self-tanning pioneers Bondi Sands are all about staying safe while enjoying the sun and the Coconut Beach Tanning Oil SPF15 contains self-tanning ingredients that work gradually to give you a healthy, golden glow. It just means you can save time by self-tanning and fending off the sun’s harmful rays all in one spray.

Scent for Spring

If you love changing up your fragrance to suit the season, Jo Malone London Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne ($236 for 100ml) won’t disappoint. The uplifting, radiant new addition to the Jo Malone London collection is the perfect scent for the warmer months. While I’m personally more fond of oriental scents, Honeysuckle & Davana is undeniably feminine and floral without being overpowering or old-fashioned â€“ call it a modern take on a stroll through a spring garden.

Get Your Vitamins

When it comes to the fight against the dreaded signs of ageing there’s not a lot that retinol can’t do â€“ from improving texture and tone to reducing the signs of wrinkles. Up until recently, this miracle ingredient has tended to come with a handful of side effects, namely dry and flaky skin. Fortunately, Elizabeth Arden has come to the rescue with Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum ($85 for 30 or $162 for 60) which preempts any negative impact retinol can have on skin. The unique capsule formulation also ensures that the active retinol remains stable right until you pop it on in the evening.

Given the Meghan Markle effect â€“ everything that the Duchess wears tends to sell out almost instantly â€“ it’s really no surprise that all eyes were on the Duchess of Sussex’s wardrobe during her official visit to Australia. Outfit changes were aplenty for both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but it’s undoubtedly the former television star’s choices that have caught the attention of fashionistas around the globe.

During the newlywed’s recent outing at Kingfisher Bay Jetty in Fraser Island, the Duchess ditched her more formal attire in favour of a head-turning linen sundress by Reformation â€“ a sustainable Los Angeles-based fashion house known for their feminine dresses.

While it’s tempting to join the waitlist for the Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress right here, we know we’ll be waiting alongside the rest of the world’s female population. Which is why we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Meghan Markle-inspired linen dresses in the gallery below.